Poppies and Happy New Year ~ Cupcake's Creations

Poppies and Happy New Year 25

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, December 27, 2015 @ 12:43 AM | Art Journal , Oil , painting , PTI , Winsor & Newton

Hi! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season! I've been having fun learning various paintbrush strokes as I explore the oil painting world. This art journal page was inspired by a Nancy Medina how to video that I received as a Christmas gift from my sweet husband ~ Scott :) I'm just a few strokes away from tackling a canvas!

I also have a rather clean and simple Happy New Year card to share featuring a star shaped shaker full of shimmery sequins and glass glitter:

I'm joining along with the following challenges, for sketch inspiration, Freshly Made Sketches:

The Friday Mashup for theme (New Year) and color (black, silver and gold):

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have day/night!
Be Sweet ;)

25 Sweet Comments So Far:

Ros Crawford said...: Oh your poppies are stunning!! WOW!! Love your shaker card too!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 3:38 AM
FiestyCrafter (Tina) said...: Your painting is vibrant and just gorgeous! Love the poppies.
Cute shaker card :o); Reply December 28, 2015 at 6:03 AM
SewPaperPaint said...: Your painting is exquisite, Mona! Keep it up girl!!! :) Love this amazing card inspiration! Wow!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 6:57 AM
Diane Jaquay said...: WOW, your painting is gorgeous, Mona!!! Your talent knows no bounds, m'dear! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a healthy, creative New Year!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 8:17 AM
alexandra s.m. said...: You are so talented dear Mona!
It blows my mind!!
GORGEOUS painting and shaker card!
A very Happy new year to you as well!
xx; Reply December 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM
Tenia Nelson said...: Both creations are AWESOME!! :); Reply December 28, 2015 at 9:48 AM
Norma said...: Fabulous shaker card and thank you for joining us over at Friday Mashup. Happy New Year!!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: love the red!
The card is so simple, but very classy!!!!
Happy New Year, MONA = ); Reply December 28, 2015 at 1:09 PM
Patty O'Malley said...: Beautiful painting, Mona! Love your New Year's card!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 4:57 PM
Lisa Elton said...: Your painted poppies are beautiful Mona!! I like the colors in this painting. Lovely New Years card too!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Greta said...: The star shaker is so festive & elegant--love it, Mona! Your painting is so amazing! Your walls are going to be so beautiful!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 9:02 PM
mamablitger said...: Mona I adore your stunning poppies !!!! You have increased your painting talents so much. You are painting like a pro... Waw... Love these...
And your shaker card is so elegant. Clean and simple. Love it !!
You are such a talented artist !!
I wish you a Happy New Year with lots of creativity. Thank you for all the inspirational posts you shared during 2015. I've learned so much from you.
Hugs from Monica.... Spain; Reply December 29, 2015 at 12:51 AM
Antonia said...: Hi Mona. I'm a sucker for shaker cards. Your shaker card is CAS but so elegant.Thank you so much for linking up and playing with us at the Friday Mashup. Hugs Antonia; Reply December 29, 2015 at 1:21 AM
Cindy Percovich said...: Stunning work, Mona! Love the colors in your painting. This is your best one yet! And your shaker card is so pretty! Perfect for new years! TFS!; Reply December 29, 2015 at 5:53 AM
Lynn said...: What a gorgeous painting!!! Happy New Year to you.; Reply December 29, 2015 at 11:33 AM
MackieMade Paper Creations said...: You are definitely ready for canvas!!!!! And I love your sparkly card! Happy New Year's!!!!; Reply December 29, 2015 at 3:54 PM
Jen Mitchell said...: Your poppy paintings are beautiful! Such talent you have. And your shaker card is perfectly festive for the new year! So glad you could join us at Freshly Made Sketches!; Reply December 29, 2015 at 5:46 PM
Sherrie K. said...: Wow, your canvas is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the bright colors and the gorgeous flowers! Your shaker card is adorable~love the sparkle! Happy New Year!
Sherrie K; Reply December 29, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Cheryl W. said...: Your poppies are so gorgeous. I think you're ready for that canvas. I like the idea of a shaker card for New Year's wishes. We always need to "shake things up a bit" at the beginning of a new year, don't we?; Reply December 29, 2015 at 8:37 PM
Pamellia said...: Gorgeous artwork Mona and the card is just beautiful!! Just popped in to say I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I'm sending cheers for a Happy New Year! hugs :); Reply December 30, 2015 at 5:54 AM
Stella said...: Learning various paintbrush strokes?? Geesh Mona you;re a pro already. I LOVE thes epoppies. And your shakler card too. I never would have thought of adding glass glitter; thanks for the idea. And wishing you all the best for a wonderful 2016. Happy and in good health!; Reply December 30, 2015 at 2:08 PM
Linda Callahan said...: Your poppies are gorgeous! And so is your sweet shaker card! So glad you share your work at FMS!; Reply December 31, 2015 at 7:01 AM
Unknown said...: Super fun shaker card! Thanks so much for joining our challenge this time at the Friday Mashup! ~amy; Reply December 31, 2015 at 7:08 AM
Cassandra aka Scrap Savvy said...: Wow Mona! Your page looks phenomenal! Such a thoughtful gift from your hubby. Great shaker card too! So fun and festive. All the best to you and yours for a wonderful 2016!; Reply January 2, 2016 at 10:11 PM
Lisa said...: Mona, you so could tackle a canvas - your talent is amazing!! I love, love this!! Wow!! The flowers look amazing!! The dimension you achieve is perfect!! The shaker card is beautiful, too!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! Happy New Year!! I hope 2016 is filled with much love and happiness!! Big hugs sweet friend :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply January 3, 2016 at 2:10 PM